With over 40,000 products in the average supermarket, people don't have time (or the money) to test every product on the shelves – so we do it for you!

Each week we will post the latest reviews and I hope you will log in to see what’s hot…and what’s not!

Each product is judged and taste-tested based on the following seven criteria:

1. (30 points) Taste: The most important attribute of any food

2. (20 points) Value: Is it worth it?

3. (15 points) Health: Based off the nutritional information, is it nutritionally balanced?

4. (15 points) Ingredients: What's in it, how natural is it?

5. (10 points) Preparation: When applicable, how accurate or good are the directions?*

6. (5 points) Appearance: Is it appetizing and does it resemble its photo or description?

7. (5 points) Packaging: Is it appropriate for the product and does it have any benefits such as reseal ability, added freshness, better storage, etc?

*Products that do not require any preparation will have the full value of these points included in their total score.

Laxmi's Delights Organic Golden Flaxseed Spread with Dates and Orange Juice

Looking for something exotic and new? Look no more. This spread has a flavor made for bold and adventurous tastebuds. This spread is USDA certified organic and all natural. We have heard from recent studies that flax seeds are good for us for their high concentration of omega-3s. This product makes the claim of being "packed" with omega-3s, but they don't really tell us how much. Wouldn't want anyone to think they're getting the recommended amount of omega-3s needed from just a little bit of this spread. The price is a bit high as well, but for a really delicious gourmet spread, it may be worth the splurge once in a while. Retails for $9.99/8-oz jar.

Laxmi's Delights, San Ramon, California
(925) 833-0115
www.laxmisdelights.com

Back to Nature Bakery Squares Banana Walnut

The immediate attraction to this product is that the box boasts no high fructose corn syrup, no hydrogenated oils, and no artificial preservatives or flavors. And what's even better is that it comes in a small, but nutritious portion size that is neither too much nor too little. They taste pretty good, and we also like the fact that they are made with some 70% organic ingredients. However, we do find the 70% organic logo to be a bit misleading, being that it is a green circle similar to the 100% organic label. Retails for $3.49/box of five 1.05-oz bars.

Back to Nature, Madison, Wisconsin
1-866-536-6946
www.backtonaturefoods.com

Arico Cassava Chips Barbeque Bliss

Originating in Africa, cassavas grow much like potatoes. However, they pack twice as much fiber as the potato. These chips are being marketed as a healthier alternative to your usual potato chip. But nutritionally, they're not much different than your standard potato chip. The fat content is a little less (6 g compared to 10 g), but still about the same in calories (150) and sodium (180 mg), and more in carbs (18 g compared to 15 g). It's also unclear what oil is being used. The ingredients list palm or sunflower or safflower oil. We tried the Barbecue Bliss, and they do have a nice flavor, but for those looking for a big nutritional difference, this just isn't enough to substitute for the flavor of most potato chips. Retails for $2.99-$3.29/5-oz bag.

Arico Natural Foods Company, Beaverton, Oregon
1-866-98ARICO
www.aricofoods.com

Campbell's Select Healthy Request Italian-Style Wedding Microwavable Bowl

These microwavable soups are such a convenience for busy Americans, but the problem with soup has always been all of that sodium! According to data from The Nielsen Company, dollar sales of canned soup grew by 3.6% in the 52 weeks ending 08/11/2007. Perhaps the category's growth is a result of companies offering healthier versions. This Healthy Request Italian Wedding soup has 35% less sodium than the regular Campbell's version. However, there's still 480 mg per serving, and this microwavable dish contains 2 servings (1 cup), so if you have it for lunch, you've just consumed 960 mg (40% daily value). That's still too much, but at least it's a step in the right direction. And having grown up in New Jersey, where you can get real Italian Wedding Soup ... the recipe needs a little more work. Retails for $2.59/15.3-oz bowl.

Campbell Soup Company, Camden, New Jersey
1-800-257-8443
www.campbellsoup.com

Dreyer's Slow Churned Light Ice Cream Limited Edition Pumpkin
Here is what Kristin A., from Bryan, Texas, has to say about this product: "This seasonal ice cream treat hits the spot without adding to your waistline! The creamy pumpkin taste, rich with seasonal flavors, only supplies 100 calories for each 1/2 cup; what's not to love?! The tastes are right on with everyone's seasonal favorite -- fresh pumpkin pie." Retails for approximately $4.99/1.75-qt.

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Oakland, California
1-877-437-3937
www.dreyers.com

Zoe's Peanut Butter Paradise Bar
Here is what Antoinette S., from Hicksville, NY, has to say about this product: "I bought this bar because I was excited to see another energy bar on the market for women and made by women. I bought the Peanut Butter Paradise, but unfortunately, it was not so. The bar had a bad aftertaste, almost like I could taste the added omega-3 vitamins. They also offer the bar in chocolate but I am not sure if the aftertaste can be masked." Retails for roughly $1.00/1.69-oz bar.

Zoe Foods, Needham, Massachusetts
(781) 453-9000
www.zoefoods.com